Jacob Receiving Joseph’s Coat (1842) of Pelegrí Clavé (1811-1880), A Key Piece of Catalan Nazarism

This article deals with a work by Pelegrí Clavé (Barcelona 1811-Barcelona 1880), Jacob receiving Joseph’s Coat (1842), presented by the Museu d’Art of Girona as a new acquisition in January 2011. It opens with a short biographical note on the painter, followed by a comment on the painting, with special emphasis on its subject matter and relationship to the frescoes at the Casa Bartholdy in Rome. Based on this analysis, the article argues that the painting occupies a singular position in Catalan Nazarism. The article concludes by offering a brief history of the work and a complete record of its different preparatory sketches.